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A FREE GUIDE TO PROGRAMS, SPECIAL EVENTS & USING YOUR LIBRARY
What’sOn JUNE JULY AUGUST 2019
Check out
Great
Summer
Programs!
www.vaughanpl.info
Great Your
Summer
Read on!
VPL's 2019 TD Summer Reading Club (SRC)
starts June 22. Register to get your
TD SRC notebook and begin tracking
your summer reading!
We will be exploring many subjects this summer
including dinosaurs and virtual camping!
See pages 10 & 11 for all of the fun programs and
performances happening all summer long.
www.vaughanpl.info
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What’sOn
In this issue
Editor, Elaine Barr
t: 905.653.READ (7323) x4608 5 What’s New
e: elaine.barr@vaughan.ca
Assistant Editor, Zahra Khaki
6 Make It! Learn It! Create It!
t: 905.653.READ (7323) x4646
e: zahra.khaki@vaughan.ca 8 Preschool Programs
Design & Layout, Mark Yang 9 Children’s Programs
t: 905.653.READ (7323) x4633
e: mark.yang@vaughan.ca 10 TD Summer Reading Club
Vaughan Public Libraries
2191 Major Mackenzie Drive, Vaughan, 12 Family Programs
Ontario, L6A 4W2 • www.vaughanpl.info
Chief Executive Officer, Margie Singleton
13 Teen & Tween Programs
t: 905.653.READ (7323) x4601
e: margie.singleton@vaughan.ca 14 Adult Programs
Mission Statement 16 Amazing Quests: Adult Summer Reads
Vaughan Public Libraries offers welcoming
destinations that educate, excite and empower
our community.
17 Recommended Reads
Enrich Inspire Transform 18 Library Locations / Hours / Map
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AN–Ansley Grove Library | BCRL–Bathurst Clark Resource Library | CCRL–Civic Centre Resource Library | DC–Dufferin Clark Library | KL–Kleinburg Library
MA–Maple Library | PBRL–Pierre Berton Resource Library | PL–Pleasant Ridge Library | VV–Vellore Village Library | WO–Woodbridge Library
Vaughan Public Libraries www.vaughanpl.info 3
Welcome
Greetings from
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua supported the Library Board’s
Rose Savage nomination for this award. “The Vaughan Public Library Board
Chair, Vaughan Public Library Board has worked collaboratively to ensure that Vaughan libraries
continue to provide the highest level of services in keeping
with the pace of our fast-growing municipality,” said Mayor
Bevilacqua. “Through forward-thinking and cooperation, the
Welcome to What’sOn
Board oversaw the opening of three new branches in four years
at the Library and have set the direction to develop three more. The new
facilities have improved access to services in various parts of the
The City of Vaughan’s Council has appointed the new
city and enabled and empowered individuals to take advantage of
18-member Library Board. I am pleased to announce that
countless opportunities to ignite their imagination, increase their
Gary Thompson has been elected Vice-Chair and Denise
knowledge, and develop their personal and professional growth.
Da Ros-Presutti Chair of the Budget & Finance Committee.
The libraries in Vaughan are admired across the province
I would also like to congratulate Vaughan Public Libraries’ —award-winning, innovative and accessible—and welcome
(VPL) staff who were awarded the prestigious Angus more than 2.8 million visitors every year. In our recent Citizen
Mowat Award of Excellence, which is presented annually Satisfaction Survey, Vaughan Public Libraries received a 96 per
by the Minister of Tourism, Culture & Sport recognizing cent satisfaction rate,” added Mayor Bevilacqua. “The City of
a commitment to excellence in the delivery of public library Vaughan is fortunate to have many compassionate citizens, like
service. VPL won the award for its Customer Service Experience the members of the Vaughan Public Library Board, who give their
Model which embraces the best practices of customer service time to help make the community an even better place.”
into one framework that empowers staff to take customer service
As the new Library Board embarks on our four-year term, with
to the next level.
many former members returning, we will progress with the
In addition, I am delighted to share that the Vaughan Public planning and development of our three upcoming libraries, the
Library Board, 2014 - 2018, under the leadership of Chair Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Library, the future Mackenzie
Dr. Deven Sandhu, was awarded the Ontario Library Vaughan Hospital Library and the Carrville Community
Association’s Joyce Cunningham Award, which honours a high Library & District Park and continue our commitment to
level of collaboration and innovation leading to outstanding enrich, inspire and transform libraries and services offering
results. The award is dedicated to the late Isabella Ferrara, a the best to Vaughan residents.
long-time, dedicated Board member.
Mayor & Members of Council Congratulate VPL Vaughan Public Libraries is pleased to announce
A ceremonial presentation was made at the City’s Council
meeting to acknowledge VPL winning two prestigious Vaughan Public Library Board
awards – the 2018 Angus Mowat Award of Excellence and
the Joyce Cunningham Award. 2018 - 2022
Rose Savage – Chair * Donald Lazar
Gary Thompson – Vice Chair * Hameed Malik
Gail Blackman Antonella Nicaso
Ralph Cinelli * Palma Pallante *
Denise Da Ros-Presutti Loreta Pavese *
Mario Ferri * Bruno Riga
Lauri Hewitt Gino Rosati
Marilyn Iafrate * Richard Wu
Manjit Kaur * Sandra Yeung Racco *
Mayor Bevilacqua, centre, with former Library Board Chair Deven
Sandhu (l) and Rose Savage, Chair, Vaughan Public Library Board (r). * Returning Board members
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What’s New
TD Summer Reading Club Pop-Up! Home Library Service for Customers
Join our pop-up Summer Reading Club activities on Library Stay connected with your library! People who are
Day at the Woodbridge Village Farmer's Market! physically unable to visit the library independently
Woodbridge Memorial Arena, 5020 Highway 7 often rely on their family or friends to bring them
Saturday, July 13, 9 am - 1 pm materials from the library. Once registered, Home
Library Service users have access to additional services
including an option for delivery of materials to your
doorstep by qualified volunteers. This free service can
be used temporarily or on a permanent basis.
Home Library Service Drivers
Help Connect Your Community. VPL is looking for
One eRead Canada: volunteers to deliver and pick up library materials to
Glass Beads by Dawn Dumont Home Library Service customers. Volunteers must
In celebration of National Indigenous History month, Glass be 18+, have a valid driver’s licence and reliable
Beads by Dawn Dumont will be available from June 3 to 30 transportation, and complete an application and
on Overdrive and Hoopla in eBook and eAudio formats Vulnerable Sector Screening form.
(visit www.vaughanpl.info/materials/downloads_digital).
Let's join the national conversations on the importance of For more information contact the Service Desk.
reconciliation and the Indigenous experience #ownvoices!
Space Series: Moon Landing Book a STEAM Birthday Party at VPL
Celebrate the 50-year anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar Celebrate your child’s next birthday with Vaughan Public
landing mission at the library! Enjoy space-themed activities Libraries! VPL offers six different STEAM (science,
and games with the whole family. technology, engineering, arts, math) themed birthday
party packages for a variety of ages. Packages are available
Dufferin Clark Library Pierre Berton Resource Library
for two different age groups (3 - 8 and 7 - 12). For more
Saturday, July 20 Saturday, July 27
information visit www.vaughanpl.info/birthdayparties
11 am - 2 pm 2 - 4 pm
Vaughan Public Libraries www.vaughanpl.info 5
t! FILM IT: Movie Making
Ma k e I Are you the next Tim Burton? Learn
to create your own simple animations
that you can enter into our FILM IT!
Learn It
! Movie Contest. Please contact the
Service Desk for details.
PBRL Jul 23 7 pm
It!
Create
How-to instructions
Aug 13 7 pm
Join us for a viewing party of
the contest entries
CREATE IT! Volunteers
Assist staff in the CREATE IT! space to Get Certified 3D! Learn App Development
earn volunteer hours. Set-up and Learn 3D printing equipment basics This three-week workshop, presented
maintain the Green Room, Recording and how to use software to create by STEM Minds, will lead you
Studio, and other technology for the your project. Next, you can book time through the fundamentals of app
community to enjoy. for staff to bring your project to life. development. Ages 8 - 12. Cost: $40.
CCRL Ages 13+. BCRL Aug 12, 19, 26 6:30 pm
PBRL Jul 11 6:30 pm
Creation Lab Learn Film and Photography
Drop in to explore all things STEAM Graphic Design for Kids This four-week workshop, offered by
with a variety of library tech and Join the Design Exchange for a hands STEM Minds, will introduce the basics
tools. For all ages. on graphic design workshop. Young of film and photography. Ages 8 - 12.
PBRL Sundays 2 pm designers will be introduced to Cost is $50 for 4 weeks.
Jul 7 - Aug 11 CANVA, a web-based graphic design BCRL Jul 8, 15, 22, 29 6:30 pm
VV Fridays 3:30 pm software. Ages 9 - 12. Cost: $10.
Jun 7 - Aug 16 BCRL Jul 14 1 pm Let's Make a Board Game!
Come and learn how board games
Design in 3D - For Kids! Keep Talking & are made! See what goes into board
Learn how to design and build your Nobody Explodes game design, then bring your dream
own 3D creations using Tinkercad. No You are trapped in a virtual room game to life. Ages 7 - 12.
experience required. For ages 8+. with a ticking time-bomb. Can your BCRL Aug 18 10:30 am
BCRL Jul 21 11 am friends help you defuse it? Book
PBRL Jun 15 2 pm the Oculus Rift to experience this Podcast Collective
Aug 22 6:30 pm awesome VR party game. For groups Join the conversation as we learn
of 2 - 4. To book a time slot, visit the about what goes into creating and
Service Desk or our website at maintaining your own podcast.
www.vaughanpl.info/shareit Everything from technology to set-up,
CCRL outlines and episode scripts will be
covered. Ages 13+.
Keyboarding Basics for Today CCRL Jun 27 | Jul 25
Brush up on your keyboarding skills! Aug 29 6 pm
This four-week course explores
keyboard shortcuts, touch-typing
techniques and touchscreen
keyboards! Ages 8 - 12. Cost: $20. Please pre-register at the Service Desk or
on Eventbrite. Search by program name
DC Tuesdays 4 pm at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com
Jun 4 - Jun 25
AN–Ansley Grove Library | BCRL–Bathurst Clark Resource Library | CCRL–Civic Centre Resource Library | DC–Dufferin Clark Library | KL–Kleinburg Library
MA–Maple Library | PBRL–Pierre Berton Resource Library | PL–Pleasant Ridge Library | VV–Vellore Village Library | WO–Woodbridge Library
6 What’sOn JUNE JULY AUGUST 2019
Record a Demo
Want to record but aren’t sure
how? Work with a technician in a
Teen Summer Challenge.
personalized studio set-up, with
software navigation and recording. JUN 28 - AUG 22
Come ready to perform your song,
podcast, or anything you like.
CCRL Jun 1, 24 | Jul 6, 29 Calling all teens!
Aug 10, 26 2 pm
We are challenging you this summer to explore your library,
Screenwriting your neighbourhood and your world! Each week during
Join us for an interactive seminar on the summer, compete with others by completing themed
the fundamentals of screenwriting challenges that will push you to your fun limit!
with a local filmmaker. Discuss
essential topics, such as narrative Challenges include video game let’s play, travelling back in time,
structure, character building, plot, reppin’ your favourite cosplay and showing your pride!
and dialogue. Also, pitch your own
story idea! Ages 18+. Cost is $10. Each completed challenge gets you a ballot for the weekly prize!
CCRL Jul 13 1:30 pm
Social Media and You At the end of the summer, one lucky teen will win their choice of:
Lights! Camera! Action! Learn how to
use Social Media to your advantage
and develop skills when talking in
Beats Solo3
front of a camera. For ages 18+.
CCRL Jun 3, 10 6 pm GoPro HERO7
STEAM Club
Explore a new STEAM topic each
week with a guided, hands-on
workshop. Ages 7+.
BCRL Tuesdays 7 pm
Jun 4 - Jun 25
MA Thursdays 7 pm
Jun 6 - Aug 15
Stop-Motion Animation
Learn the basics of the popular
animation technique stop-motion,
with a local filmmaker. Using the
latest software, create your own short
film by bringing inanimate objects to
life! Ages 13 - 17. Cost: $10. PlayStation®4
CCRL Aug 8 7 pm
Virtual Reality at the Library Please sign up for your free account to complete your
Discover and explore Virtual Reality. challenges and track your progress in our top 10 list at:
Together we assemble VR glasses,
tour the virtual reality world, and you www.vaughanpl.info/tsc
get to take the glasses home!
The Teen Summer Challenge runs from June 28 to August 22. For ages 13 - 18.
Ages 8 - 12. Cost: $5. 12 year olds can choose between TD Summer Reading Club and Teen Summer Challenge.
MA Jul 12 2 pm
#VPLTSC
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STEAM Storytime
Preschoolers are naturally curious
— they thrive on exploration and
discovery! Join us as we investigate
early science, technology, engineering,
arts and mathematics (STEAM)
concepts through songs, stories and
interactive play.
BCRL Wednesdays 10:30 am
Toddling to Read
This program features stories, songs,
action rhymes and early literacy
activities that you can continue to
enjoy at home! Toddlers will enjoy lots
of stimulation and activity. For ages
18 months to 3 years with a parent or
caregiver.
Preschool programs
AN Thursdays 10:30 am
BCRL Thursdays 10:30 am
CCRL Mondays 11:30 am
MA Tuesdays 10:30 am
Baby Social Hop, Sing, Read! PBRL Wednesdays 10:30 am
A place for babies and parents to For children who love to move. This PL Wednesdays 10:30 am
come together! This hour-long social storytime is 30 minutes of songs, Fridays 10:30 am
features a new topic every week for rhymes, and wiggles. For 2 - 4 year
you to explore with your little one as olds and their enthusiastic adult.
you meet other like-minded parents. DC Wednesdays 10:30 am
We will have workshops, activities and MA Wednesdays 10:15 am
guest speakers for you to discover. VV Mondays 10:30 am
BCRL Fridays 10 am
Jun 7 - 28
Jul 19 | Aug 16 10 am
Musical Babies
An hour-long program that
incorporates musical learning with
Born to Read songs, rhymes and more! Offered in
Join us for an interactive program to partnership with EarlyON Centre.
share stories, songs, rhymes and early Space is limited. For ages 0 - 12
literacy activities that you can continue months. Tickets are available at the
to enjoy at home! For ages 0 - 18 Service Desk 30 minutes before.
months with a parent or caregiver. KL Wednesdays 2 pm
AN Fridays 10:30 am MA Thursdays 1:30 pm
BCRL Tuesdays 10:30 am
CCRL Wednesdays 2 pm
DC Thursdays 10:30 am There will be a program break
PBRL Tuesdays 10:30 am starting August 19. Regular
PL Mondays 11:30 am programming resumes September 3.
VV Wednesdays 10:30 am
AN–Ansley Grove Library | BCRL–Bathurst Clark Resource Library | CCRL–Civic Centre Resource Library | DC–Dufferin Clark Library | KL–Kleinburg Library
MA–Maple Library | PBRL–Pierre Berton Resource Library | PL–Pleasant Ridge Library | VV–Vellore Village Library | WO–Woodbridge Library
8 What’sOn JUNE JULY AUGUST 2019
Children’s programs
Be an Earth Ranger! Green Your P.A. Day
Do you have a passion for animals or
the environment? Become an Earth
Ranger and help us complete missions
Kids’ Calling all tree-huggers! This
program will include a multitude of
eco-themed activities that the whole
as we learn about biodiversity and
sustainability to protect the world we
live in. Ages 7 - 12.
Book family can enjoy.
BCRL Jun 3
CCRL Jun 3
11 am
11 am
PL Jun 8 | Jul 20
Aug 17 2 pm Club
Get the book, read the book and tell us
KL
VV
Jun 3
PBRL Jun 3
Jun 3
1 pm
11 am
11 am
Chess Club what you thought of it while enjoying
activities and games based on the Mechanize IT!
Play a game, talk strategy and meet Welcome to the Machine! We’re
other like-minded chess players. story! For ages 8 - 12.
all about machines today so come
VV Saturdays 1 pm CCRL Jun 4 6:30 pm and have fun with mechanics,
Gangsta Granny engineering, physics and a lot more.
Epic LEGO® Build by David Walliams DC Jun 3 11 am
Bring your LEGO® building skills to Jul 2 6:30 pm MA Jun 3 11 am
our epic build afternoon! You have two Amulet: The Stonekeeper WO Jun 3 11 am
hours to create the LEGO® structure by Kazu Kibuishi
of your dreams. Creations will be Aug 6 6:30 pm Touch a Truck
showcased in the library! Bluffton by Matt Phelan See, touch and explore big trucks
DC Jul 25 2 pm PBRL Jun 12 7 pm at the library. Meet the people
Schooled by Gordon Korman who protect, serve and build our
PL Jun 27 6:30 pm community.
Minecrafters' Club Because of Mr. Terupt PL Jun 3 10 am
Create a whole new world with friends! by Rob Buyea
Play Minecraft for free at the library. Jul 25 6:30 pm
WO Mondays 2 pm The Evolution of Calpurnia
Starts Jul 8 Tate by Jacqueline Kelly
Aug. 29 6:30 pm
Amulet: The Stonekeeper
Please pre-register at the Service Desk or by Kazu Kibuishi
on Eventbrite. Search by program name VV Jun 3 6:30 pm
at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com The Breadwinner
by Deborah Ellis
Vaughan Public Libraries www.vaughanpl.info 9
Birds of a Feather
There are amazing birds right in
our own backyards. This hour-long
program will focus on all things
Be a Nature Detective birds from songbirds to birds of prey!
What animal made that footprint? AN KL WO
Whose fur is that? Find out and Aug 15 Aug 13 Jul 2
make your own nature notebook CCRL PL
Oceans Alive!
perfect for recording your own Jul 23 Aug 8 Who lives in oceans, rivers and
nature observations! lakes? Explore underwater life
DC VV
AN KL VV Aug 6 Jul 25 through STEAM activities.
Aug 1 Jul 23 Jul 4 CCRL MA
2 pm Aug 13 Jul 17
BCRL MA WO
Jul 24 Jul 10 Aug 6 KL PBRL
CCRL PBRL Aug 6 Jul 31
Jul 16 Jul 3
FR Club Franco
Come have some fun with French 2 pm
DC PL
Jul 9 Jul 11 activities led by French-speaking
staff. For ages 7+.
2 pm
Venez nous joindre pour une
heure d’activités en français
Bilingual Play:
FR organisée par un de nos
bibliothécaires francophones.
The Firebird
Pour 7 ans et plus.
Little Red Theatre presents this
famous Russian fable done in AN Jul 11 PBRL Aug 7
Origami Be a Maker!
the round, with dance, lots of
audience participation, and great BCRL Jul 17 PL Aug 15
Be a Maker! This is Lit
storytelling. All ages. Cost: $5.
CCRL Aug 6 VV Jul 11
PBRL Jul 17 Be a Maker! This is Lit
2 pm DC Jul 2 WO Jul 30
Origami This is Lit
MA Jul 31
Origami
2 pm
AN–Ansley Grove Library | BCRL–Bathurst Clark Resource Library | CCRL–Civic Centre Resource Library | DC–Dufferin Clark Library | KL–Kleinburg Library
MA–Maple Library | PBRL–Pierre Berton Resource Library | PL–Pleasant Ridge Library | VV–Vellore Village Library | WO–Woodbridge Library
10 What’sOn JUNE JULY AUGUST 2019Puppet Show Fun
The whole family can laugh,
listen and enjoy a lively, fun and
Things with Wings
Butterflies and bees are important
amusing staff-led puppet show.
pollinators in our yards. Enjoy fun
Everyone likes puppets!
activities that help to attract bees
BCRL Aug 14 and butterflies to our gardens!
2 pm AN KL PL
Aug 8 Jul 9 Jul 25
BCRL MA VV
Robin Hood and Jul 31 Jul 3 Aug 15
the Dragon DC PBRL WO
Jul 23 Aug 14 Aug 13
Join Applefun Puppetry for a
puppet show and then make your 2 pm
own puppet! Ages 3 - 9. Cost: $5.
Space is limited.
DC Jul 11 Virtual Camping
Go camping without worrying
2 pm
about mosquitos! Explore the Weather or not!
night sky in our planetarium, take Explore weather by building a
a VR trip through the woods, sing rainbow, watching a tornado in a
ROM Dinosaur songs around the “campfire” and tube and studying clouds.
Detectives so much more! AN DC PL
Dinosaurs are fascinating! We AN KL VV Jul 25 Jul 30 Jul 18
will explore dinosaurs at activity Jul 4 Jul 16 Jul 18 BCRL KL VV
stations using the ROM's dinosaur BCRL MA WO Jul 3 Jul 2 Aug 8
EduKit. Aug 7 Jul 24 Jul 9 CCRL MA WO
AN KL VV CCRL PBRL Jul 9 Aug 14 Jul 16
Jul 18 Jul 30 Aug 1 Jul 30 Jul 10
2 pm
BCRL MA WO DC PL
Jul 10 Aug 7 Jul 23 Aug 13 Aug 1
CCRL PBRL 2 pm
Jul 2 Jul 24
DC PL
Jul16 Jul 4
2 pm
Songs from the Garden
Join Little Fingers Music for this
fun and interactive musical about
saving the environment together.
Ages 3 - 10. Cost: $5.
MA Jul 22
2 pm
Vaughan Public Libraries www.vaughanpl.info 11family
Storytime
Spend time together enjoying
great stories, songs and rhymes.
Fun for the whole family!
CCRL Fridays 11:30 am
KL Tuesdays 11 am
MA Thursdays 10:30 am
PBRL Mondays 6:30 pm
Thursdays 11 am
PL Tuesdays 6:30 pm
VV Tuesdays 6:30 pm
Family programs WO Thursdays
There will be a program break
6:45 pm
starting August 19. Regular
Family Movie Sensory Storytime for Children programming resumes September 3.
Enjoy a movie with your family while with Special Needs
you share time together. It's fun for A sensory storytime designed for
kids and parents! Watch our children with special needs. For ages FR Bilingual Family Storytime
family-oriented feature films on the 4 - 8 and their families. The perfect introduction to French!
big screen. CCRL Jun 15 | Jul 27 Awesome stories and songs for everyone.
DC Aug 31 12 pm Aug 10 10:30 am CCRL Jun 8, 22 | Jul 6
MA Jun 1, 15, 29 | Jul 13, 27
Aug 3, 17 11 am
Aug 10, 24 2 pm
Strolling Along VV Jun 13 | Jul 11
Get ready for a double family Walk and talk with us as we explore Aug 8 6:30 pm
feature! We’re showing two films the beautiful William Ganger
back-to-back, so come prepared. Greenway trails. Bring your stroller,
Bring blankets, cushions and allergy- the kids and the conversation! Contact FR Club Franco for Homeschoolers
friendly movie snacks! Contact the the Service Desk for more information. It's French Club for homeschoolers!
Service Desk for more information. Join us for bilingual arts and science
PBRL Jun 26 | Jul 31 11:15 am
activities led by French-speaking staff.
For ages 6 - 12.
FR French Family Movie
Best way to learn French? Movies! Venez nous joindre pour une heure
Come enjoy a movie in French with d’activités en français organisée par un
subtitles so no one is left behind! Check out fun de nos bibliothécaires francophones.
Pour 6 - 12 ans.
MA Jun 22 | Jul 20 P.A. Day programs
Aug 17 2 pm BCRL Jun 4, 18 2 pm
on page 9!
STEAM Club for Homeschoolers
Pokémon League Join us for hands-on workshops
Whether you own Pokémon cards, exploring science, technology,
love Pokémon or just want something engineering, arts and mathematics.
fun to do, come play Pokémon TCG Ages 6 - 12. For more information,
at the library! All ages are welcome. Please pre-register at the Service Desk or contact tommy.sunthorn@vaughan.ca
BCRL Jun 12 | Jul 10 on Eventbrite. Search by program name
at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com BCRL Jun 11, 25 2 pm
Aug 14 6 pm
AN–Ansley Grove Library | BCRL–Bathurst Clark Resource Library | CCRL–Civic Centre Resource Library | DC–Dufferin Clark Library | KL–Kleinburg Library
MA–Maple Library | PBRL–Pierre Berton Resource Library | PL–Pleasant Ridge Library | VV–Vellore Village Library | WO–Woodbridge Library
12 What’sOn JUNE JULY AUGUST 2019Teen N ght
Come to our free teens-only event!
We'll have an escape room, video
games, human Hungry Hungry
Hippos with all-you-can-eat snacks
and lots of prizes to win!
PBRL Aug 24 7 pm
Teen Book Clubs
Teen & Tween programs Pick up a copy of one of our hot reads
and then come back a month later to
meet up and chat about the book.
D&D Adventures at the Library Red Cross Babysitting Course AN Jun 5 7 pm
Game on! Join in on the action and Learn important skills for becoming a March: Book 2
adventure as we campaign our way top-notch babysitter. For ages 11 - 15. by John Lewis
through the world of Dungeons Admission: $60. Jul 3 7 pm
and Dragons. No previous gaming MA Jul 8 | Aug 17 10 am March: Book 3
experience required. For ages 12 - 16. by John Lewis
CCRL Jun 24 | Jul 29 Tech Coaches Aug 7 7 pm
Aug 26 6:30 pm Earn volunteer hours by sharing your Finding Audrey
DC Tuesdays 6 pm tech skills with the community. Assist by Sophie Kinsella
Jun 4 - Aug 13 in a variety of programs for all ages, PL Jun 24 7 pm
everything from computer basics to Nimona by Noelle Stevenson
FR Fun with French Volunteers coding and STEAM. Application Jul 29 7 pm
Parlez-vous français? Read, play games forms are available at the Service Desk Counting by 7s
and interact with kids in French. or online at www.vaughanpl.info by Holly Goldberg Sloan
Application forms are available at the BCRL CCRL PBRL PL Aug 26 7 pm
Service Desk or online. Aristotle and Dante Discover
BCRL the Secrets of the Universe
Tween Maker
by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Love to Make? We have a new DIY
VV Jun 17 6:30 pm
High School Study Hall each month! Join us to try something
new, make friends and have fun. Ages When Dimple Met Rishi
Need a place to study for exams? VPL's
9 - 13. Cost: $5 per session. by Sandhya Manon
study hall is open late for high school
BCRL Jun 2 2 pm Jul 15 6:30 pm
students who want to study alone or in
Mug Cakes All American Boys
small groups.
Jul 28 2 pm by Jason Reynolds
BCRL Jun 17 - Jun 24
Make a Nature Button & Brendan Kiely
Mon - Thurs 9 pm - 12 am
Aug 25 2 pm Aug 19 6:30 pm
Fri 6 - 9 pm
Slime Party! Saints and Misfits by SK Ali
Sat - Sun 5 - 9 pm
PBRL Jun 1 2 pm
Slime Party!
Oculus Drop In Visit the Therapy Dogs
Jul 13 2 pm
Grab your friends and see who can get Too stressed to study? Take a
Mug Cakes
the highest score in Fruit Ninja, Head break and visit the therapy dogs, in
Aug 10 2 pm
Master and other fun multi-player partnership with St. John Ambulance.
Make a Nature Button
games on the Oculus Rift. Ages 13+. BCRL Jun 23 2 pm
CCRL Fridays 4 pm CCRL Jun 17 7 pm
Jun 7 - Jun 21
Vaughan Public Libraries www.vaughanpl.info 13ESL Café Volunteers
Volunteer to help newcomers to
Canada practice their English language
skills in an informal environment.
Contact the Service Desk for more
information. Age 18+.
VV Jun 2, 16 | Jul 14, 28
Aug 11 1:30 pm
FR French Meetup
Practice your French in good company
with a new theme every month!
BCRL Jun 26 6:30 pm
Nourriture | Food
Jul 31 6:30 pm
Passions | Passions
Adult programs
Aug 28 6:30 pm
Animaux | Pets
Brain Fitness Citizens' Engagement Hindi Book Club
Want your brain to work smarter and Workshop Join the discussion group for adults
faster? Join us for fun and engaging Organized and presented by the who like to share their thoughts on
activities to boost your brain strength Springfarm Ratepayers' Association Hindi books they have read. The library
and flexibility. and featuring Ward 5 Councillor Alan will provide a copy of the books.
PBRL Jun 27 | Jul 25 Shefman. Join us to learn who to call DC Jun 27 6:30 pm
Aug 22 2 pm to get your local issues, problems, and
concerns addressed.
BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby) DC Jul 18 6:30 pm
Book Club
Discuss books with other parents and Create with Carvey®
TECH TRAINING
caregivers while your baby eats, sleeps Learn how to use software to create Take it a step beyond the basics.
or plays. The library will provide a something that can later be engraved, Visit www.vaughanpl.info
copy of the chosen title. etched, inscribed or carved into wood
KL Jun 17 2 pm or plastic. Create something new Everything eBooks
The Nightingale each session. Carvey® certification is BCRL Jul 18, 25 2 pm
by Kristin Hannah included with participation.
Jul 15 2 pm PBRL Jun 20 | Aug 8 6:30 pm Make the Most of
Little Fires Everywhere Your Smartphone
by Celeste Ng BCRL Jun 20 2 pm
ESL Café Travel
Aug 19 2 pm
Newcomers and ESL learners are Aug 15 2 pm
My Brilliant Friend
welcome to practice their English Health
by Elena Ferrante
language skills with adult volunteers.
KL Jul 23 2 pm
Program held in partnership with the Travel
Chinese Social Hour Library Settlement Program in York
Chat in Chinese about books, current Region and Catholic Community PBRL Jun 6 2 pm
events and life in Canada. Contact the Travel
Services of York Region. Register at
Service Desk for more information. Jul 4 2 pm
the Service Desk. Health
PL Jun 18 | Jul 16 DC Jun 9, 23 | Jul 7, 21
Aug 20 10:30 am Aug 18 1:30 pm Photo Editing
VV Jun 2, 16 | Jul 14, 28 CCRL Jun 6, 13, 20 7 pm
Aug 11 1:30 pm
14 What’sOn JUNE JULY AUGUST 2019Let's Go to the Movies
Adult Book Clubs
More than just a great place for books,
the library is also a fun place to enjoy a
film for free! See you at the show.
DC Mondays 1:30 pm
Saturdays 1:30 pm
FR Let’s Go to the (French) Movies We have educational and
Great French movies with English informative sessions on a
subtitles for all to enjoy. variety of topics.
De superbes films en français avec Beer Brewing Mingle with like-minded adults and
sous-titres anglais pour le plaisir MA Jun 16 2 pm have great conversations about a
de tous.
Dog Owner's Liability book chosen monthly. The library will
DC Jun 12 | Jul 10
DC Jun 20 7 pm provide a copy of the book.
Aug 7 1:30 pm
Essential Oils
AN Jun 26 7 pm
MA Jul 14 2 pm
Memory Café My Brilliant Friend
Landlord and Tenant Legislation Jul 31 7 pm
Individuals living with memory loss
DC Aug 15 7 pm Everything I Never Told You
and their caregivers can socialize and
learn about memory related issues. Love Your Life Aug 28 7 pm
In partnership with the Alzheimer MA Aug 11 2 pm The German Girl
Society of York Region. BCRL Jun 25 7 pm
Reflexology
CCRL Jun 20 1:30 pm BCRL Jun 3 7 pm Speaking My Truth
Jul 30 7 pm
The Hate U Give
Scholars' Hub with YorkU Tech 1-On-1 Aug 27 7 pm
York University is bringing Vaughan Want to improve your skills with Don't I Know You?
a taste of the university experience. computers, tablets and more? Get CCRL Jun 11 7 pm
Each month, YorkU faculty will bring hands-on practice with volunteers on Flee, Fly, Flown
their amazing research and provide the the topic of your choice. Feel free to Jul 9 7 pm
opportunity for you to learn something bring your own device. Contact the The Picture of Dorian Gray
new. Visit the YorkU Alumni website Service Desk for more information. Aug 13 7 pm
at alumniandfriends.yorku.ca for CCRL PL WO Homegoing
registration and more information. PL Jun 12 7 pm
CCRL Jun 25 | Jul 30 The Elegance of the
Aug 27 7 pm
Writers' Workshop Hedgehog
Join amateur writers in overcoming the VV Jun 13 7 pm
challenges of writing. Each session will The Inconvenient Indian
Social Hour focus on different elements of writing Jul 11 7 pm
Spend an hour with us. Older adults like plot, character and prose style. The Immortal Life of
are invited to this free program Perfect for discussion and feedback. Henrietta Lacks
featuring activities, guest speakers and CCRL Jun 18 | Jul 16 Aug 8 7 pm
informational workshops. Aug 20 7 pm The Martian
BCRL Jun 13 | Jul 11 WO Jun 24 7 pm
Aug 8 2:30 pm The Three Weissmanns of
VV Tuesdays 2 pm Please pre-register at the Service Desk or Westport
WO Jun 20 | Jul 18 on Eventbrite. Search by program name
Jul 29 7 pm
Aug 15 2 pm at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com
A Guide for the Perplexed
AN–Ansley Grove Library | BCRL–Bathurst Clark Resource Library | CCRL–Civic Centre Resource Library | DC–Dufferin Clark Library | KL–Kleinburg Library
MA–Maple Library | PBRL–Pierre Berton Resource Library | PL–Pleasant Ridge Library | VV–Vellore Village Library | WO–Woodbridge Library
Vaughan Public Libraries www.vaughanpl.info 15AZ IN G QUE ST S
A M
ADULT SUMMER READS
Embark on a reading adventure with us this summer
and explore new literary frontiers, blaze new book
trails and discover hidden treasures! We have created
6 themed reading lists with 60 titles to choose from
for your amazing reading journey.
Book Tasting @The Library Shh... I'm Reading:
Want to read outside the box? Join Silent Reading Party
us for an opportunity to sample It's just what it sounds like; a
and
some new authors and genres. bunch of folks get together
Kick off your summer reading and you r ow n
(silently) read! Bring
taste something different. There's book or let us help you cho ose
sure to be something on the menu your next read.
for everyone! PBRL Aug 15 6:30 pm
BCRL Jun 27 7 pm
WEEKLY THEMES
Hot Nostalgia
Books with Buzz Club Jul 2 - Jul 8 Jul 23 – Jul 29
Challenge yourself to read one of Breezy Heavy
the year's hottest books - Daisy Jul 9 – Jul 15 Jul 30 – Aug 5
Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Lies Wanderlust
Jul 16 – Jul 22 Aug 6 - Aug 12
Reid. Loved it? Hated it? Come and
discuss it at our summer book club!
Themed refreshments to be served.
CCRL Jul 18 7 pm
Your summer adventure awaits...
The Unhoneymooners Come Away Enlightenment Now I'll Be There My Sister The Black Penguin
Christina Lauren With Me Steven Pinker For You The Serial Killer Andrew Evans
Karma Brown Kelsey Miller Oyinkan Braithwaite
16 What’sOn JUNE JULY AUGUST 2019è Recommended Reads è
ADULT
The Only Woman in the Room Becoming Source of Self-Regard The Red Address Book The Seven Deaths
Marie Benedict Michelle Obama Toni Morrison Sofia Lundberg of Evelyn Hardcastle
Stuart Turton
TEEN
Two Can Keep a secret Unearthed What If It's Us The Lady's Guide to American Panda
Karen M. McManus Amie Kaufman & Becky Albertalli & Petticoats and Piracy Gloria Chao
Meagan Spooner Adam Silvera Mackenzi Lee
CHILDREN
Jabari Jumps Hello Lighthouse The Water Walker Going Wild: Canadian Survival
Gaia Cornwall Sophie Blackall Joanne Robertson Helping Nature Thrive in Cities Jeff Szpirglas
Michelle Mulder
Vaughan Public Libraries www.vaughanpl.info 17Library Locations ( 905.653.READ(7323)
905.653.READ(7323)
KING-VAUGHAN RD
KLEINBURG 400
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NASHVILLE RD 'S TESTON RD
M AN
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ST DRUMMOND DR
KL MA
MAJOR MACKENZIE DR
HUNTINGTON
ISLINGTON AVE N
MAPLE CCRL
DUFFERIN
BATHURST
RD
MELVILLE
27
WESTON RD
VV
ST
ST
PLEASANT
AVE
RUTHERFORD RD
KEELE ST
JANE ST
PBRL
RI
PL
DGE AVE
WOODBRIDGE CONCORD
PINE VALLEY
CREDITSTO
LANGSTAFF RD LANGSTAFF RD SUMMERIDGE DR
LANGSTAFF RD
AN
THORNHILL
RD
NE RD
WO
ANSLEY G
WOODBRIDGE AVE
CHANCELLOR DR
CENTRE ST
427
KIPLING AV
ROVE RD
BCRL
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407 CLARK AVE
DC
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ANSLEY GROVE LIBRARY DUFFERIN CLARK LIBRARY
AN DC 1441 Clark Avenue West, Thornhill L4J 7R4
350 Ansley Grove Road, Woodbridge L4L 5C9
Mon Closed; Tues–Thurs 10am–9pm; WOODBRIDGE LIBRARY
Fri 10am–6pm; Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 1–5pm WO
150 Woodbridge Avenue, Woodbridge L4L 2S7
Mon–Thurs 10am– 9pm; Fri Closed
BCRL BATHURST CLARK RESOURCE LIBRARY Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 1–5pm
900 Clark Avenue West, Thornhill L4J 8C1
CCRL CIVIC CENTRE RESOURCE LIBRARY MAPLE LIBRARY
MA
2191 Major Mackenzie Drive, Vaughan L6A 4W2 10190 Keele Street, Maple L6A 1G3
PIERRE BERTON RESOURCE LIBRARY PLEASANT RIDGE LIBRARY
PBRL PL
4921 Rutherford Road, Woodbridge L4L 1A6 300 Pleasant Ridge Avenue, Thornhill L4J 9B3
Mon–Thurs 9am–9pm; Fri 9am–6pm;
VV VELLORE VILLAGE LIBRARY
Sat & Sun 9am–5pm 1 Villa Royale Avenue, Woodbridge L4H 2Z7
Mon–Thurs 10am– 9pm; Fri 10am–6pm;
KLEINBURG LIBRARY Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 1–5pm
KL
10341 Islington Avenue North, Kleinburg, L0J 1C0
Mon, Wed & Thurs 1–8pm; Tues 10am–5pm; Library items may be returned to any branch.
Fri Closed; Sat & Sun 1–5pm Return boxes are open 24/7.
18 What’sOn JUNE JULY AUGUST 2019Vaughan Close.
Fitness Convenient.
Centres Comfortable.
and now more affordable!
Includes access to 6 fitness
centres, saunas, squash courts,
pools & fitness classes
Locations & schedules at
vaughan.ca/fitness
save
25%
Members
on all personal
training packages
Student Summer
Fitness Special
May 1 - August 31
Save 30%
on monthly membership
Guidelines: The monthly pass may be purchased from
May 1 to August 31. Pass expires September 30. One
pass per person per month only. Student I.D. required.
vaughan.ca/recreationMindlulness & Relaxation Fais
Bend, breathe and om your way to inner peace.
This day-long event will feature wellness presentations,
workshops, and DIY activities. Full details on Eventbrite.
Civic Centre Resource Library · Saturday, June 8, 10 am – 3 pm
#VPLkids
Design
Exchange
Kids' Day!
Kids will join urban designers to put
their creativity to the test and design
the neighbourhood of the future.
Ages 5+. Just drop in!
Pierre Berton Resource Library · Saturday, June 29, 1 – 4 pm
Family Night
Celebrate
Summer Reading.
Our TD Summer Reading Club is
in full bloom! Join us for a night
of plants, animals, dinosaurs
and all things nature!
#VPLFamNite
Bathurst
Pierre Clark
Berton Resource
Resource · Saturday,
Library
Library · Sunday,July
May20,5, 6:30
6 – 9–pm
9 pm
#musicatVPL
Coffee House
open mic
Relax to the tunes of local musician Follow the
Lemming while sipping coffee, tea or espresso.
Featuring treats from The Big Cannoli.
Ages 18+. Cost: $5.
Civic Centre Resource Library · Saturday, August 10, 7:30 – 11:30 pmYou can also read
